How to Setup your Transmitter for the RV-8 70cc with Aura
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Transmitter Model Setup Procedure
- Create a Blank Transmitter Airplane Model with 1 Throttle, 1 Aileron, 1 Elevator, 1 Rudder
- All Flaps and Flap Systems must be turned OFF. Flap values, Flap to Elevator mixes, and Flap Speed are preprogrammed in the Aura.
- Assign the Transmitter's Ch5/Gear channel to a 3 Position switch to change the Flight Modes in flight
- Assign the Transmitter's CH6/Aux1 Channel to a 3 Position switch to control the Flaps in flight
- Assign the Transmitter's Ch7/Aux2 Channel to a 2 Position switch to function as a Gyro Gain Kill switch in flight
- The Gyro Gain Kill functionality is Enabled by default when creating the Aura Config File, but can be Disabled.
- Adjust Aileron, Elevator, Rudder and Throttle End Points (aka Travel Limits or ATV) as shown in the table below for your Transmitter brand
- Verify the rest of the settings as shown in the table below for your Transmitter brand
| Spektrum, Futaba, JR & Graupner | FrSky | Jeti (EX-Bus) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing/Tail Type | 1 Aileron, 1 Elevator, 1 Rudder | 1 Aileron, 1 Elevator, 1 Rudder | 1 Aileron, 1 Elevator, 1 Rudder |
| End Points (Travel Adjust or ATV) | Ail/Ele/Rud: 125% | Ail/Ele/Rud: 100% | Ail/Ele/Rud: 100% |
| Reversing | Not Allowed | ||
| Sub-Trim | Verify at Zero, NOT ALLOWED | ||
| Trim Levers | Verify at Zero | ||
| Flight Mode Switch: CH5/Gear | Assign the CH5/Gear channel to a 3 Position switch | ||
| Flap Switch: CH6/Aux1 | Assign the CH6/Aux1 channel to a 3 Position switch Do NOT use Transmitter Flap System. Flap Values, Flap to Elevator Mixes, and Flap Speed are pre-programmed into the Aura. | ||
| Gyro Gain Kill Switch: CH7/Aux2** | Assign the CH7/Aux2 channel to a 2 Position switch (Optional) | ||
** - The Gyro Gain Kill Switch is initially Enabled in the Aura Config Tool Wizard but can be Disabled.
